Petitions/National Referendum on the Decriminalisation of Abortion in England and Wales
StatusClosed
Opened16 Jul 2025
Closes16 Jan 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Hold a referendum on decriminalising abortion up to birth, per the June 2025 amendment. Pause the law, consult the public, and review impacts to ensure it reflects Britain’s views. Safeguard women and unborn life.

We think the June 2025 vote to decriminalise abortion up to birth was rushed, it only had around 2hrs debate in the Commons chamber, and we don't think there was enough public input. Many will oppose it, fearing it undermines unborn life, lacks safeguards. If a mother kills her child an hour after being born they would be charged with murder but an hour earlier they’re not. We believe that a referendum, like Ireland’s 2018 vote, ensures democracy. Pause law, review impacts, let the public decide.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Dan Carden
1Dan Carden MP
Liverpool Walton
4
Sarah Pochin
2Sarah Pochin MP
Runcorn and Helsby
4
Rebecca Smith
3Rebecca Smith MP
South West Devon
3
Juliet Campbell
4Juliet Campbell MP
Broxtowe
2
Nesil Caliskan
5Nesil Caliskan MP
Barking
1
Mr Richard Holden
6Mr Richard Holden MP
Basildon and Billericay
1
Wera Hobhouse
7Wera Hobhouse MP
Bath
1
Calum Miller
8Calum Miller MP
Bicester and Woodstock
1
Peter Dowd
9Peter Dowd MP
Bootle
1
Barry Gardiner
10Barry Gardiner MP
Brent West
1
National Referendum on the Decriminalisation of Abortion in England and Wales — Petitions